A free, science-backed burnout quiz based on the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI). Measures personal burnout, work-related burnout, and client-related burnout. No sign-up. No data shared. Results in under 5 minutes.
Based on the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (NFA) (Kristensen et al., 2005) — a validated, public-domain instrument used in research across 40+ countries. Measures exhaustion across three life domains.
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Three dimensions: personal burnout (general exhaustion in daily life), work-related burnout (exhaustion tied to your job), and client-related burnout (exhaustion from working with people).
This is a self-assessment tool for awareness, not a clinical diagnosis. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, please speak with a healthcare professional or contact a mental health support line.
Answer based on how you have felt over the past 4 weeks. There are no right or wrong answers. Be honest with yourself — the results are only for you.
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Scores above 50 indicate moderate burnout; above 75 indicate high burnout. Each dimension measures a distinct source of exhaustion in your life.
| Score Range | Band | Clinical Interpretation | Typical Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 24 | Low | No significant burnout indicators. Energy and recovery are in reasonable balance. | Feeling generally well-resourced; recovery activities are effective. |
| 25 – 49 | Low | Mild fatigue present but within normal range. Good baseline resilience. | Ordinary tiredness from a full life; rest is effective and restorative. |
| 50 – 62 | Moderate | Moderate burnout present. Risk of worsening without changes to load or recovery. | Persistent tiredness that does not fully resolve over weekends; reduced enthusiasm. |
| 63 – 74 | Moderate | Significant moderate burnout. Exhaustion is spilling beyond the primary source into general functioning. | Difficulty recovering in evenings; reduced patience; work or life feeling unsustainable. |
| 75 – 87 | High | High burnout. Physiological stress response has been elevated for a sustained period. | Sleep less restorative; physical symptoms possible; sense of being unable to cope. |
| 88 – 100 | High | Severe burnout. Professional support is recommended. Structural change is necessary. | Comprehensive depletion across energy, emotion, and cognition. Not manageable with willpower alone. |
Each of the three CBI dimensions measures a distinct form of exhaustion with different causes and different recovery implications.
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